KS 2225: Genetically modified organisms and derived products – Labelling of food and feed (Draft Standard)

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KS 2225 (2009) (English): Genetically modified
organisms and derived products – Labelling of
food and feed (Draft Standard)

KENYA STANDARD KS 2225: 2009
ICS ……....

Genetically modified organisms and
derived products – Labelling of food and
feed

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KS 2225: 2009

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION

The following organizations were represented on the Technical Committee:

Ministry of Livestock Development — Department of Veterinary Services
Ministry of Agriculture
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service
Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
National Council for Science and Technology
Consumer Information Network
Pest Control Products Board
Seed Trade Association of Kenya
University of Nairobi — Department of Public Health and Pharmacology and Toxicology
Kenyatta University — Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
National Cereals and Produce Board
Kenya National Federation of Agricultural Producers
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute
Ministry of Trade-Department of External Trade
Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd
Proctor and Allan (EA) Ltd
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Genetically modified organisms and derived
products – Labelling of food and feed

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Foreword

This Kenya Standard was prepared by the Biotechnology Technical Committee under the guidance of the
Standards Projects Committee, and it is in accordance with the procedures of the Kenya Bureau of
Standards.

It provides guidelines for ensuring that labelling of food, feed and ingredient derived from genetically
modified organisms (GMOs) provides clear and factual, information to protect consumer’s health and ensure
fair practices in trade. Labelling plays an important role in providing information to consumers and thereby
facilitating informed consumer choice. The information should be provided in a manner to avoid misleading
the consumer.

During the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following documents:

Biosafety Act No 2. 2009.

CAC/GL 1-1979, General Guidelines on Claims

CAC/GL 2-1985, Guideline on Nutritional Labelling

Codex Stan 1-1985, General Standard for Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods

KS CAC/GL 23-1997, Guidelines for Use of Nutrition and Health Claims

KS CAC/GL 44-2003; Principles for Risk Analysis of Foods Derived from Modern Biotechnology

KS CAC/GL 45-2003, Guidelines for the Conduct of Food Safety Assessments of Foods Derived
from Recombinant-DNA plants

KS CAC/GL 46-2003, Guideline for the Conduct of Food Safety Assessment of Foods Produced
Using Recombinant-DNA Microorganisms

KS CAC/GL 68-2008, Guideline for the Conduct of Food Safety Assessment of Foods Derived from
Recombinant-DNA Animals

Standard 1.5.2, Food Produced Using Gene Technology Issue 112; Australia New Zealand Food
Standards Authority

KS-40 Parts 1-2:1990, Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods

Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European parliament and the Council on Genetically Modified
Food and Feed

KS 2182:2009, Code of Practice for handling; transfer and use of Genetically Modified Organisms
and Derived Products

Acknowledgement is hereby made for the assistance derived from these sources.

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Genetically modified organisms and derived products – labelling of food
and feed

1 Scope

This standard provides guidelines for labelling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and derived
products intended for use as food, feed or ingredients

2 Application

2.1 This standard shall apply to labelling of genetically modified food, feed or ingredients that have been
authorized for consumption but

2.2. Shall not apply to:

a) Fully refined foods, feed or ingredients, with altered characteristics, where the effect of the refining
process is to remove the genetically modified protein or gene.

b) Food, feed or their ingredients containing genetically modified organisms and derived products in
proportions of less than 5% of the total weight of the product.

3 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensible in the application of this standard:

KS-40 Parts 1-2: 1990, Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods

KS CAC/GL 23-1997, Guidelines for Use of Nutrition Claims

KS CAC/GL 44-2003, Principles for Risk Analysis of Foods Derived from Modern Biotechnology

KS CAC/GL 45-2003, Guidelines for the Conduct of Food Safety Assessments of Foods Derived from
Recombinant-DNA plants

KS CAC/GL 46-2003, Guidelines for the Conduct of Food Safety Assessment of Foods Produced Using
Recombinant-DNA Microorganisms

KS CAC/GL 68-2008, Guidelines for the Conduct of Food Safety Assessment of Foods Derived from
Recombinant-DNA Animals

KS 2182:2009, Code of Practice for handling, transfer use of Genetically Modified Organisms and
Derived Products

4 Definitions

For the purpose of this standard, and in addition to the terms defined in KS 40 Parts 1-2: 1990 and KS 2182:
2009, the following definitions shall apply:

4.1
Conventional counterpart
shall be a related organism/variety, its components and/or products for which there is experience of
establishing safety based on common use as food, feed or ingredient.

4.2
Denomination

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4.3
Food, feed or ingredient derived from genetically modified organism
shall be a food, feed, or ingredient produced from, in whole or in part from genetically modified organisms.

4.4
Genetic modification
shall be a collection of techniques which are used to alter the heritable genetic material of living cells or
organisms in a way that does not occur naturally by multiplication and/or recombination.

4.5
Labelling
shall be any written, printed or graphic matter that is present on the label, accompanies the food or is
displayed near the food including that for the purpose of promoting its sale or disposal.

4.6
Unique identifier
shall be a simple numeric or alphanumeric code which serves to identify a GMO on the basis of the
authorised transformation event from which it was developed and providing the means to retrieve specific
information pertinent to that GMO.

5 General requirements

Labelling of food, feed or ingredients containing genetically modified organisms or products derived from
genetically modified organisms shall be considered after they have undergone appropriate food safety
assessment in accordance with KS CAC GL 44: 2003, KS CAC GL 45: 2003, KS CAC GL 46: 2003 and KS
CAC GL 68: 2008.

5.1 Food, feed or ingredient derived from genetically modified organisms offered to the consumer shall
be authorized for use in Kenya in accordance with KS 2182:2009.

5.2 Any person offering food, feed or ingredient derived from genetically modified organisms for sale
shall demonstrate that it has been authorised in accordance with section 5.1.

6 Labelling requirements

Labelling of food, feed, or ingredients containing or derived from GMOs shall be consistent with the
requirements of KS 40 Parts 1-2:1990, KS CAC/GL 1-1979 and KS CAC/GL 23-1997.

6.1 Where food, feed or ingredient containing or derived from genetically modified organisms is
displayed for sale, labelling shall include the statement “genetically modified”.

6.2 Labelling information shall indicate a change in composition, nutritional value, intended use, and any
other characteristics or properties which the food, feed, or ingredient derived from genetically modified
organism differs from the conventional counterpart.

6.2.1 Where a food or feed consists of a single ingredient or where there is no list of ingredients; the words
“genetically modified” or “produced from genetically modified (name of the ingredient or organism) shall be in
the labelling information. For example;

“Soybean (genetically modified)”
“Maize flour produced from genetically modified (maize)”
“Soy protein isolate (genetically modified)”,

6.2.2 Where a food or feed consists of more than one ingredient the words “genetically modified” or
“produced from genetically modified (name of the ingredient) shall appear on the list of ingredients to indicate
the ingredient that is genetically modified. For example:

Ingredients: Soy protein isolate (genetically modified)
Maltodextrin
Vegetable oil
Emulsifier
Water
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6.2.3 Where food, feed or ingredient derived from genetically modified organism contains a new factor
known to cause allergic response in particular sections of the population, the presence of the allergen shall
be declared in the labelling information.

6.2.4 Where the food, feed, or ingredient derived from genetically organism differs in intended use, mode
of storage, preparation or cooking; clear instructions shall be given on its use, storage and preparation.

6.2.5 Where the origin of genetic material used in the modifications may raise objections based on
religious or cultural dietary restrictions, such origin may be declared.

6.3 Where there is common knowledge on the identity of the product by way of a unique identifier or a
denomination or any other internationally accepted identifier, that identity may be indicated.

7 Prohibition on Claims

7.1 Claims which cannot be substantiated

7.2 Claims that are not in conformity with the suitability of the food, feed or ingredient in conformity with
KS CAC/GL 23-1997

7.3 Claims which could give rise to doubt about the safety of similar food or which could arouse or exploit
fear in the consumer.

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